Assertion (A) : In the Indian system, the executive cannot impose any tax without legislative sanction.
Reason (R) : It is expressly laid down by our constitution that no tax can be imposed unless it is authorised by an appropriation Act
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Correct Answer :
C. A is true but R is false
Related Questions
In our constitution, Directive principles of the state policy aim at -
Free compulsory education for children
Equal wages for equal work for women and men
Equitable distribution of wealth
All the above
Who was the speaker of the first Lok-Sabha ?
Hukam Singh
G. V. Mavalankar
K. M. Munshi
U. N. Dhebar
The total number of fundamental duties mentioned is the constitution of India now is
10
11
12
13
Which one of the following is the time limit for the ratification of an emergency period by the
Parliament ?
14 days
1 Month
3 Months
6 Months
Which of the following Motions can the Council of Ministers in India move ?
No confidence Motion
Censure Motion
Adjournment Motion
Confidence Motion
Who will decide the office of profit ?
President and Governor
Union Parliament
Supreme Court
Union Public Service Commission
Who was the President of India at the time of proclamation of emergency in the year 1976 ?
V. V. Giri
Giani Zail Singh
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Shankar Dayal Sharma
Consider the following statements :
1. The judges (inquiry) bill 2006 contemplates to establish a judicial council which will receive complaints against Judges of the Supreme Court including the Chief Justice of India, High Court Chief Justices and Judges.
2. Under the protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 a woman can file a petition before a Ist class judicial magistrate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Idea of concurrent list in Indian constitution was borrowed from
England
America
Australia
Russia
The constitution of india was adopted by the
Governor General
British Parliament
Constituent Assembly
Parliament of India
The Union Cabinet is responsible to
The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha
The President of India
The Lok Sabha only
The electorate
President of the Constituent Assembly with whose signature the Indian constitution was adopted was
Dr. Ambedka
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
The Parliament or a state legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for
30 days
60 days
90 days
Does not has this power
Assertion (A) : The number of the members of the Union Public Service Commission is prescribed in the constitution of India.
Reason (R) : The Union Public Service Commission was constituted under the provisions in the Constitution of India.
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Which one of the following statements about the state Governors is not true ?
He is a part of the state legislature
He can pardon a sentence of death
He appoints judges of the state High Court
He has no emergency powers
The constitution of India was enacted by a constituent Assembly set up
Under the Indian Independence Act,1947
Under the Cabinet Mission Plan,1946
Through a resolution of the provisional government
By the Indian National Congess
Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in July 1946
Vallabhbhai Patel
Mahatma Gandhi
K.M.Munshi
J.B.Kripalani
The stages in the normal financial legislation included.
1. Presentation of the budget.
2. Discussion of the budget.
3. Passing of Appropriation bill.
4. Vote on Account.
5. Passing of the finance bill.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
1, 2 and 3
1, 3 and 5
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 5
How many members were initially there in the Constituent Assembly of India ?
300
304
308
310
What was the number of the princely states in India at the time of partition ?
555
558
560
562
The Indian constitution borrowed the directive principles of the state policy from the constitution of which of the following countries ?
United Kingdom (U.K.) Britain
United States of America (USA)
Ireland
Japan
Vote on Account is a grant voted/passed by Parliament
After the budget and grant has been voted/passed by Lok Sabha
Grant to manage the administrative work in Interim period till budget and grant for financial year are passed
Passage of account of expenditure is actually done during last year
Approval of account of public undertakings
What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha ?
18 years
21 years
25 years
30 years
Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights ?
Supreme Court
High Court
District Court
Both (A) and (B) above
Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a state, having a population less than
Ten Lakhs
Fifteen Lakhs
Twenty Lakhs
Twenty five Lakhs
Aristotle, the father or Political Science, believed that the State continues to exist for the sake of good life. His belief is right because
The state alone can provide opportunities for the proper development of the individual's faculties
State has the power to regulate and control
State is what is made by the people
State is the result of a contract
Under which constitution amendment, 10 fundamental duties of the citizens were included in the constitution ?
24th
38th
42nd
44th
The right to vote in India is given to all people on the basis of
Education
Age
Property
Religion
Assertion (A) : The council of ministers in the union of India is collectively responsible both to Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Reason (R) : The members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are eligible to be the ministers of the Union Government.
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
The provisions related to official language of India can be amended by
Simple majority
Minimum 2/3 majority
Minimum ¾ majority
Cannot be amended